Mastercard Incorporated (MA) is currently trading at $493.44. Based on 35 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $657.11, implying a 33.2% upside. The consensus recommendation is STRONG BUY.

MA

Mastercard Incorporated

FinancialsOpinion: strong buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$493.44

Avg Target

$657.11

Based on 35 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (35)Hold (3)Sell (0)

Upside

+33.17%

Market Cap

$440.36B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date

Apr 30, 2026D-27

P/E Ratio (TTM)29.85

Forward P/E21.77

P/B Ratio57.02

Dividend Yield0.71%

Return on Equity (ROE)209.91%

Operating Margin57.73%

Debt to Equity256.04

Beta (Volatility)0.84

52 Week Range$465.59 - $601.77

LowCurrent: $493.44High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 18Insider Sells: 1

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

Date	Name	Position	Transaction	Shares
2/27/2026	SACHIN J. MEHRA	Chief Financial Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	22,648
2/27/2026	VERMA RICHARD R	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	1,958
2/27/2026	ARKELL SANDRA A	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	923
2/27/2026	VOSBURG CRAIG	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	17,730
2/27/2026	KIRKPATRICK LINDA PISTECCHIA	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	11,101
2/27/2026	MUIGAI SUSAN W	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	1,469
2/27/2026	LING HAI	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	9,607
2/27/2026	LAMBERT JORN	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	6,991
2/27/2026	MIEBACH MICHAEL	Chief Executive Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	53,710
2/27/2026	HUNTSMAN JON M JR	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	1,997

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for MA?

A. The current target price for Mastercard Incorporated is $657.11, which implies a 33.2% upside from the current price of $493.44. This is based on the consensus of 35 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for MA?

A. Currently, there are 7 Strong Buy, 28 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is STRONG BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying MA stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 18 insider buys and 1 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.

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